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Hollywood Legend Robert Redford Dead at 89
Robert Redford in ‘The Old Man & the Gun’. Photo: Fox Searchlight Pictures.

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- Legendary actor and director Robert Redford has died aged 89.
- He had recently withdrawn from public appearances but remained active behind the scenes of the independent film world.
- In addition to his award-winning career on screen, he was a pioneering force in independent cinema through the Sundance Film Festival.
Robert Redford, the golden-haired icon of 1970s cinema and a quiet powerhouse behind the rise of independent film, has died at the age of 89.

Known to millions for his roles in ‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid’, ‘The Sting’, and ‘All the President’s Men’, Redford was one of the most recognizable — and bankable — actors of his era.
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Cindi Berger, chief executive of the publicity firm Rogers & Cowan PMK, confirmed the news in a statement:

“Robert Redford passed away on September 16th, 2025, at his home at Sundance in the mountains of Utah — the place he loved, surrounded by those he loved. He will be missed greatly. The family requests privacy.”

Robert Redford: Early Life

Robert Redford in ‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid’. Photo: 20th Century-Fox.

Born Charles Robert Redford Jr. on August 18th, 1936, in Santa Monica, California, Redford was raised in a working-class household before attending the University of Colorado. A brief stint as a traveling artist in Europe preceded his pivot to acting, which began on stage and soon transitioned to film and television.

By the late 1960s, Redford had become a star. His good looks and thoughtful performances made him a favorite among both audiences and critics. His breakthrough came in 1969’s ‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid’ opposite Paul Newman, a film that would cement his place in Hollywood history.

Robert Redford: Film Stardom and Directorial Acclaim

Robert Redford in ‘All the President’s Men’. Photo: Warner Bros.

Throughout the 1970s, ‘80s and ’90s, Redford starred in a string of critical and commercial hits, including ‘The Way We Were’, ‘The Great Gatsby’, and ‘Three Days of the Condor’. He was often cast as the charming rebel or principled outsider, roles that mirrored his off-screen personality. Among his other memorable roles? ‘Sneakers’ and ‘Indecent Proposal’.

In 1980, Redford made his directorial debut with ‘Ordinary People’, which won four Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Director. He would go on to direct several more acclaimed films, including ‘A River Runs Through It’, ‘Quiz Show’ and ‘The Horse Whisperer’.

Robert Redford: Champion of Independent Film

Honorary Award winner Robert Redford. Photo: Powered by PhotoShelter for Brands.

In 1981, Redford founded the Sundance Institute, which would give rise to the Sundance Film Festival, now the premier showcase for independent cinema in the United States. His commitment to nurturing new voices and promoting storytelling beyond the Hollywood machine earned him the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016.

Robert Redford: Legacy

Robert Redford in ‘The Old Man & the Gun’. Photo: Fox Searchlight Pictures.

Though he officially announced his retirement from acting after 2018’s ‘The Old Man & the Gun’, (though his final role was reprising the role of Secretary Alexander Pierce for 2019’s ‘Avengers: Endgame’). Redford’s presence continued to loom large over American cinema. He occasionally lent his influence to environmental causes, political advocacy, and mentoring young filmmakers.

He leaves behind a towering legacy – not just as an actor and director, but as a steward of meaningful storytelling.

Redford is survived by his wife Sibylle Szaggars Redford, his children, and a generation of filmmakers who owe their careers to his vision and generosity.

Robert Redford in ‘The Candidate’. Photo: Warner Bros.

Robert Redford Movies:
- ‘Barefoot in the Park‘ (1967)
- ‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid‘ (1969)
- ‘Jeremiah Johnson‘ (1972)
- The Candidate‘ (1972)
- ‘The Sting‘ (1973)
- ‘The Way We Were‘ (1973)
- ‘The Great Gatsby‘ (1974)
- ‘Three Days of the Condor‘ (1975)
- ‘All the President’s Men‘ (1976)
- ‘Ordinary People‘ (1980)
- ‘Brubaker‘ (1980)
- ‘The Natural‘(1984)
- ‘Out of Africa‘ (1985)
- ‘Legal Eagles‘ (1986)
- ‘The Milagro Beanfield War‘ (1988)
- ‘Sneakers‘ (1992)
- ‘A River Runs Through It‘ (1992)
- ‘Indecent Proposal’ (1993)
- ‘Quiz Show‘ (1994)
- ‘The Horse Whisperer‘ (1998)
- ‘The Legend of Bagger Vance‘ (2000)
- ‘The Last Castle‘ (2001)
- ‘Spy Game‘ (2001)
- ‘The Clearing‘ (2004)
- ‘Lions for Lambs‘ (2007)
- ‘The Conspirator‘ (2011)
- ‘The Company You Keep‘ (2013)
- ‘All Is Lost’ (2013)
- ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier‘ (2014)
- ‘A Walk in the Woods‘ (2015)
- ‘The Old Man & the Gun‘ (2018)
- ‘Avengers: Endgame‘ (2019)
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September 16, 2025
Acting Legend Donald Sutherland Dies Aged 88
Donald Sutherland for Lionsgate’s ‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire’.

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- Donald Sutherland has died.
- He was 88.
- The actor will be remembered as a redoubtable performer and for roles both comedic and dramatic.
Donald Sutherland, a man who established himself in the firmament of stalwart, accomplished actors, has died. He was 88.

Sutherland was known for his distinctive voice and commanding screen presence. He worked with some of the most respected directors in the industry and left a lasting impact on the world of cinema and television.

Related Article: Dabney Coleman, the Actor Who Specialized in Curmudgeons, Dies Aged 92

Donald Sutherland: Early Life and Career

Donald Sutherland in ‘M*A*S*H.’ Photo: 20th Century-Fox.

Sutherland was born in St. John, Canada in 1935.

As a child, he battled various illnesses, including polio, hepatitis, and rheumatic fever. Despite his health challenges, Sutherland pursued his education at the University of Toronto, where he earned dual degrees in engineering and drama. But once the acting bug bit, he studied at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art before landing roles in British TV shows and movies such as ‘The Avengers’ and ‘The Saint.’

‘Saint’ star Roger Moore recommended him to the producers of ‘The Dirty Dozen’, taking his movie career to the next level.
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Donald Sutherland: Film Work

(L to R) Kevin Costner and Donald Sutherland in ‘JFK.’ Photo: Warner Bros.

The success of ‘The Dirty Dozen’ led to his iconic role as Hawkeye Pierce in the critically acclaimed ‘M*A*S*H’ in 1970, which cemented his status as a leading man. Throughout his career, Sutherland has showcased his versatility by taking on diverse roles in films such as 1971’s ‘Klute’, where his work and relationship with Jane Fonda sparked his activism, horror ‘Don’t Look Now’ (famous –– or perhaps infamous –– for the speculation of the reality of his sex scene with co-star Julie Christie), ‘Ordinary People’, ‘JFK’ ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ and ‘The Italian Job‘ (2003) and the 1978 version of ‘Invasion of the Body Snatchers’.
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More recently, he garnered attention and a new generation of fans for his portrayal of the villainous President Snow in the ‘Hunger Games’ movies.

Sutherland scored Golden Globes and Emmys for his TV work, and while he was never nominated for an Oscar, he did receive an Honorary Oscar in 2017.
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Donald Sutherland Dies: Son Kiefer Sutherland’s Statement

Kiefer Sutherland in season 1 of ’24’. Photo: 20th Century Fox Television.

Sutherland had five children: sons Kiefer, Roeg, Rossif and Angus, a daughter, Rachel.

Kiefer is the best known among them, since he followed in his father’s performing footsteps. The duo starred together in projects several times throughout the years, including the movies ‘Max Dugan Returns’, ‘Forsaken’ and ‘A Time to Kill’.

Here’s what the younger Sutherland had to say about his father’s passing:

“With a heavy heart, I tell you that my father, Donald Sutherland, has passed away. I personally think one of the most important actors in the history of film. Never daunted by a role, good, bad or ugly. He loved what he did and did what he loved, and one can never ask for more than that. A life well lived.”

Sutherland was married three times, firstly to Lois Hardwick, from 1959 to 1966. His second, to actress Shirley Douglas, spanned 1966 to 1971 and produced Kiefer and Rachel. He’s survived by his third wife, Canadian actress Francine Racette, with whom he had Roeg, Rossif and Angus.

Donald Sutherland as Coriolanus Snow in Lionsgate’s ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2.’ Photo: Lionsgate.

Donald Sutherland Movies and TV Shows:
- ‘The Dirty Dozen‘ (1967)
- ‘M*A*S*H‘ (1970)
- ‘Kelly’s Heroes‘ (1970)
- ‘Klute‘ (1971)
- ‘SPYS‘ (1974)
- ‘The Eagle Has Landed‘ (1977)
- ‘The Kentucky Fried Movie‘ (1977)
- ‘Animal House‘ (1978)
- ‘Invasion of the Body Snatchers‘ (1978)
- ‘Ordinary People‘ (1980)
- ‘Max Dugan Returns‘ (1983)
- ‘A Dry White Season‘ (1989)
- ‘JFK‘ (1991)
- ‘Backdraft‘ (1991)
- ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer‘ (1992)
- ‘Six Degrees of Separation‘ (1993)
- ‘Outbreak‘ (1995)
- ‘A Time to Kill‘ (1996)
- ‘Fallen‘ (1998)
- ‘Without Limits‘ (1998)
- ‘Space Cowboys‘ (2000)
- ‘The Art of War‘ (2000)
- ‘The Italian Job‘ (2003)
- ‘Cold Mountain‘ (2003)
- ‘Lord of War‘ (2005)
- ‘Commander in Chief‘ (2005 – 2006)
- ‘Reign Over Me‘ (2007)
- ‘Dirty Sexy Money‘ (2007 – 2009)
- ‘Fool’s Gold‘ (2008)
- ‘The Mechanic‘ (2011)
- ‘The Eagle‘ (2011)
- ‘Horrible Bosses‘ (2011)
- ‘The Hunger Games‘ (2012)
- ‘Crossing Lines‘ (2013 – 2015)
- ‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire‘ (2013)
- ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1‘ (2014)
- ‘Forsaken‘ (2016)
- ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2‘ (2015)
- ‘Trust‘ (2018)
- ‘Backdraft 2‘ (2019)
- ‘Ad Astra‘ (2019)
- ‘Moonfall‘ (2022)
- ‘Mr. Harrigan’s Phone‘ (2022)
- ‘Lawmen: Bass Reeves‘ (2023)
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June 20, 2024